Fun has become work, an afterthought, a performance. Fun is now planned, performed, learned. There are books on fun. Coaches for fun. Which means fun is done.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Fun has become work, an afterthought, a performance. Fun is now planned, performed, learned. There are books on fun. Coaches for fun. Which means fun is done.
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Two recent biographies, of Plato and Diogenes, show the divergent path Western thought could have taken.
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Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.
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A volunteer photographer is getting creative as he captures the joy and effort involved in the weekly community run — sometimes with a little mechanical help.
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When fitness technology and social media interfere with our enjoyment of exercise, it might be time to stop using them.
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The 37-year-old American distance runner turned pro last year and set the American marathon record at the Houston Marathon in January 2022.
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The unscientific "Fun Scale" has become part of the lingo for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Scientists think it’s valuable, but they’re not quite sure why.
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Races designed to almost guarantee you won’t set a new personal record are becoming increasingly popular among runners who crave something new.
this sounds like a challenge that someone needs to accept.....
this sounds like a challenge that someone needs to accept......
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Ian Bogost's book "Play Anything" advises looking outside yourself to see the world as it really is.
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Color bombs, bands and booze are all part of the action at these irreverent runs around the world.
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Skate-fit, POUND and Zumba ... how the 'fun-factor' is getting people who resist exercise over the line.